ianrunci Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I was acosted by an old aquaintance of mine last night in my local. This guy is a serious bass collector, he has about 30 basses ranging from 60's precissions and jazzes to alembics, statuses, Jaydees and god know what else. He's loaded as you would expect and he spent the night explaining to me the benefits of each of his instruments and how this one was better than that one for getting certain sounds etc. He has all the latest amps and speakers. Eden and EBS stacks etc, his neighbours must be in torment Eventually I had to retreat outside with the rest of the smokers under our present aparthied system and managed to sneak off home. I couldn't belive this bloke was giving me advice about getting the right tone. He's never done a gig outside his bedroom but is an expert on the subject apparently Thinking back this morning I just thought what a waste of money, might as well buy an X box 360 for my dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Sounds like the type of person who would go and buy a new bass instead of playing with his eq to get the same sound . Was he smug with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakenewmanbass Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Hi, my name is Jake and I'm a know it all! *Jake sits down to subdued applause* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Yeah, I used to know someone like this in the 80s, couldn't play a note. He would say my guitar's crap because although the knobs had numbers on there was no metal spike marker under them so would be useless in the studio. He had lots of good gear too. Used to be in a band with a geezer who had three custom spec Sei sixers. He was complete crap too, had to let him go. Nice guy though so he's excused. People can do what they want of course, but it doesn't mean you want to listen to their rubbish all night in the pub, a ciggie outside is always my get out clause too Often I find all their posh gear is masking a very deep sense of insecurity. Although I do know some people like this who are completely happy in their home studios surround by thousands of quid's worth and wouldn't dream of getting on a stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) [quote]Thinking back this morning I just thought what a waste of money, might as well buy an X box 360 for my dog[/quote] Maybe your dog would prefer a Wii ? Seriously what pretentiousness, I call them Imeldas (Marcos) doesn't matter what item it is collecting things like that is a sign of madness, I used to do it myself, but now I am OK , I just collect therapists.... Edited July 11, 2008 by Prosebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 [quote name='silddx' post='237571' date='Jul 11 2008, 08:18 PM']People can do what they want of course, but it doesn't mean you want to listen to their rubbish all night in the pub, a ciggie outside is always my get out clause too [/quote] I use the same excuss but i think I'm rumbled when they know i don't smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='237658' date='Jul 11 2008, 10:10 PM']I use the same excuss but i think I'm rumbled when they know i don't smoke[/quote] Remember, it's never too late to start .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 You didn't want to start a topic like this now did you? - You don't want to do it like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drink!!!feck Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 wha? Drink feck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I don't know much, but I DO know this. Don't get an Xbox for your dog. Get A Wii and Wii fit... [fetches coat] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I have a suspicion I'mone of those people in a sense. I've spent lots of time telling people about gear stuff, but it is generally cause they ask, only a coupla hours ago my guitarist asked about how to get an atmospheric sound in acoustic guitar parts, was chatting away about reverb and subtle chorus for a while till I realised, 'Wait a minute, I've never recorded acoustic guitar parts or used chorus or reverb in my life.'. Pretty sure I was right anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 I know very little about anything,and absolutely nothing about something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashgeezer Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Had a similar experience when i lived in preston a few years ago. I wasnt playing then but i was interested and i met a guy who collected basses, went to the pub one night and he baffled the life outta me, i#m all for listening and learning but it gets a bit much after 5 hours, i gave him the benefit of the doubt and went back to his house (ooh errrrrrrrrr) he had some stunning basses but didnt own an amp, said he didnt need one has he didnt play ( couldnt play) just collected them coz he likes the look of em. I like the look of old stone and mature women but i dont collect em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 [quote name='ianrunci' post='237550' date='Jul 11 2008, 07:53 PM']I was acosted by an old aquaintance of mine last night in my local. This guy is a serious bass collector, he has about 30 basses ranging from 60's precissions and jazzes to alembics, statuses, Jaydees and god know what else. He's loaded as you would expect and he spent the night explaining to me the benefits of each of his instruments and how this one was better than that one for getting certain sounds etc. He has all the latest amps and speakers. Eden and EBS stacks etc, his neighbours must be in torment Eventually I had to retreat outside with the rest of the smokers under our present aparthied system and managed to sneak off home. I couldn't belive this bloke was giving me advice about getting the right tone. He's never done a gig outside his bedroom but is an expert on the subject apparently Thinking back this morning I just thought what a waste of money, might as well buy an X box 360 for my dog[/quote] It wasnt Doctor Bass was it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinynorman Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Recently I've noticed an outbreak of former bass players. A group of geezers will come in before we start, survey the band's setup and then someone will say "You used to play bass, Cyril." And they all laugh and look like they expect me to freak out because there's someone who last touched a bass 30 years ago in the room. I think guitarists get the geeks more than we do. Ours usually has to spend his break discussing pedals with some bedroom artist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I make a point of knowing f*** all. I just like to plug in and play. Couldn't give a sh*t what wood the fretboard is made of. But them I'm not very good, so it really doesn't make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 [quote name='ianrunci' post='237550' date='Jul 11 2008, 07:53 PM']I couldn't belive this bloke was giving me advice about getting the right tone. He's never done a gig outside his bedroom but is an expert on the subject apparently [/quote] Point him in the direction of the Ernie Ball forum - he'll fit right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I'm quite good at scaring these fools into a muttering confused retreat... Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Blamelouis! No, the know it all tis not me, 1. I live in Peterborough! 2. I've got 54 basses (not 30)! AND 3. I play in many bands, (pays ze mortgage!) 4. I USED to be loaded back in the old days during the IT boom! I suppose you could say I'm one of those annoying b$stards with too much gear but never a know it all, remember, the more you learn the more you realise how little you really know! hehe! Nick (there is a guy advertising on gumtree from that area, looking for Wals and Jaydees - hmmm!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Meh he sounds like a bit of a prat trying to lecture you but in the end, musical instruments don't have to be bought to be performed. They're bought for enjoyment, of which performing is an offshoot (for most people)... While he might be an idiot for lecturing don't knock him for having a load of nice basses and not performing. If he's loaded he probably has a pretty high stress job and if buying basses is his hobby then power to him. All strictly IMO of course. Or have I missed the point of some of the posts... If I have, no offence meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianrunci Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 [quote name='ashevans09' post='239689' date='Jul 15 2008, 12:40 AM']Meh he sounds like a bit of a prat trying to lecture you but in the end, musical instruments don't have to be bought to be performed. They're bought for enjoyment, of which performing is an offshoot (for most people)... While he might be an idiot for lecturing don't knock him for having a load of nice basses and not performing. If he's loaded he probably has a pretty high stress job and if buying basses is his hobby then power to him. All strictly IMO of course. Or have I missed the point of some of the posts... If I have, no offence meant [/quote] I think you did lol, the whole point of the topic I suppose was not only don't teach your granny to suck eggs but also don't verbally bore people to death while they are enjoying a nice drink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashevans09 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Whoops...sorry mate Hope no offense was taken But yes he sounds like a bit of a douchebag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 You Englisch: you think ve germans know f*** nothing, but ve know f*** all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) [quote name='ianrunci' post='237550' date='Jul 11 2008, 07:53 PM']Eventually I had to retreat outside with the rest of the smokers under our present aparthied system[/quote] Too true [quote name='spinynorman' post='239390' date='Jul 14 2008, 06:22 PM']I think guitarists get the geeks more than we do. Ours usually has to spend his break discussing pedals with some bedroom artist.[/quote] Bet he loves it though. 'I used to have one of those, can I have a go mate? Mine was a real one though, be worth a fortune if I still had it.' Edited July 15, 2008 by johnnylager Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='239647' date='Jul 14 2008, 11:37 PM']Blamelouis! No, the know it all tis not me, 1. I live in Peterborough! 2. I've got 54 basses (not 30)! AND 3. I play in many bands, (pays ze mortgage!) 4. I USED to be loaded back in the old days during the IT boom! I suppose you could say I'm one of those annoying b$stards with too much gear but never a know it all, remember, the more you learn the more you realise how little you really know! hehe! Nick (there is a guy advertising on gumtree from that area, looking for Wals and Jaydees - hmmm!)[/quote] Your still LOADED and know more than me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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